Pumpkin Squares with Oat Crust and Crumb Topping

By Diana Rattray

Updated 06/04/18

Pumpkin Squares with Crumb Topping
Pumpkin Squares with Crumb Topping. Photo and Recipe: Diana Rattray
Ratings (9)
  • Total: 55 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yield: 24 Servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
178 Calories
9g Fat
21g Carbs
3g Protein
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

The pumpkin filling of these pumpkin bars is spiced with cinnamon and ginger and other spices. The great tasting oat crust is buttery and chewy.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups oats (quick cooking)
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (light, firmly packed)
  • 1/2 cup pecans (chopped, or walnuts)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup butter (room temperature)
  • For the Filling:
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree (16-ounce can)
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (light, packed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine oats, flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the baking soda, and the butter; beat until mixture is crumbly.

  2. Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture and press remaining mixture into a lightly buttered 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes.

  3. Prepare the filling. Beat filling ingredients until well blended and smooth.

  4. Spread filling over the crust; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes longer. Cool and cut into bars.

*The following can be combined to make pumpkin pie spice:

  1. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  2. 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  3. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  4. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

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